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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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