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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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