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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever 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 quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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