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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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