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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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