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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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