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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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