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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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