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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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