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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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