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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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