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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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