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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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