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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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