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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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