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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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