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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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