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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the key 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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