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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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