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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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