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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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