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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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