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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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