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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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