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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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