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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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