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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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