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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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