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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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