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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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