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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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