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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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