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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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