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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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