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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies 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 we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the major 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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