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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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