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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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