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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about 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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