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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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