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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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