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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider today because e-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 organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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