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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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