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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? 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 optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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