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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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