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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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