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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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