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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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