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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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