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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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