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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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