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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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