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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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