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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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