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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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