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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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