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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning 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 assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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