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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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