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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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