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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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