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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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