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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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