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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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