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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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