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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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