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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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