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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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