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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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