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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)