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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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