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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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