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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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