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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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