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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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