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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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