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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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