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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. 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 organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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