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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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