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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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