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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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