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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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