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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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