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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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