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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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