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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different 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 educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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