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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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