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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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