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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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