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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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