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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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