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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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