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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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