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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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