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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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