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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes 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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