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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major 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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