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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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