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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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