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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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