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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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