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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? 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 optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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