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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education