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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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