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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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