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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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