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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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