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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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