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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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