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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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