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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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