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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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