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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models 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 institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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