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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different 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 we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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