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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning 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 ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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