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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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