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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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