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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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