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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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