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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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