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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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