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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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