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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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