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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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