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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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