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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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