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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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