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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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