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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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