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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important 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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