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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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