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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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