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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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