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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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