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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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