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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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