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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers 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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