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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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