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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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