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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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