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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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