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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes 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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