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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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