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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? 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 we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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