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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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