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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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