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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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