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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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