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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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