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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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