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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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