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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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