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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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