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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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