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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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