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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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