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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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