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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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