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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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