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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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