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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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