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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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