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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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