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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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