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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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