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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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