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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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