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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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