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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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