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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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