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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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