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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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