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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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