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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the 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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