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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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