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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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