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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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