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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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