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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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