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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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