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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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