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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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