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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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