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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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