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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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