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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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