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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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