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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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