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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? 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 educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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