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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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