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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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