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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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