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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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