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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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