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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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