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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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