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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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