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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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