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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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