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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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