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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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