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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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