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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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