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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning are enabling learners all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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