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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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