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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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