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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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