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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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