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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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