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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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