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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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