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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. 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 training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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