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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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