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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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