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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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