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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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