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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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