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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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