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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because 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 educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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