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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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