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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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