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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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