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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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