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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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