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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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