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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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