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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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