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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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