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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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