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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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