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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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