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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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