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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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