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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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