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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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