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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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