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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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