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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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