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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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