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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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