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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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