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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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