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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches 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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