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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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