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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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