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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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