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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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