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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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