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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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