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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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