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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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