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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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