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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? 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 institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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