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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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