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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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