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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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