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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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