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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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