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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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