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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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