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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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