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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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