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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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