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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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