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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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