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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education