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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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