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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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