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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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