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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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