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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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