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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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