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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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