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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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