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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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