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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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