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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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