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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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