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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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