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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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