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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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