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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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