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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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