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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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