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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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