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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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