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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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