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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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