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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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