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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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