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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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