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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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