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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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