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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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