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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators 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 MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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