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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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