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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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