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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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