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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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