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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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