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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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