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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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