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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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