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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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