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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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