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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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