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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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