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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major 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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