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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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