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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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