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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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