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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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