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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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