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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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