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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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