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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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