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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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