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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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