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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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