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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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