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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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