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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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