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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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