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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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