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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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