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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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