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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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