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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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