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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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