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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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