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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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