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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the 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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