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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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