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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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