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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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