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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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