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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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