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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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