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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that 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 organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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