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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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