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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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