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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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