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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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