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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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