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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively 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 participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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