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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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