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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers 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 courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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