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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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