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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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