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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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