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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training 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 students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes 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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