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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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