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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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