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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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