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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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