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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different 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 stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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