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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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