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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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