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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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