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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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