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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 massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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