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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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