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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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