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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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