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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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