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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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