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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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