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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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