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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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