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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators 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 assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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