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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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