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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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