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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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