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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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