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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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