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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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