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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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