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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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