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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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