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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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