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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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