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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational 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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