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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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