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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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