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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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