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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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