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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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