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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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