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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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