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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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