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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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