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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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