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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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