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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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