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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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