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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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