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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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