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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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