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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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