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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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