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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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