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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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