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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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