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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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