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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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