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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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