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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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