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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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