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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning are enabling students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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