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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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