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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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