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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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