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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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