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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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