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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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