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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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