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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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