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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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