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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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