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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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