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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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