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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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