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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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