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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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