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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology enable learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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