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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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