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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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