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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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