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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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