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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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