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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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