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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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