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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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