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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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