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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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