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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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