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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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