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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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 institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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