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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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