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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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