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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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