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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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