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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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