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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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