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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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