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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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