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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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