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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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