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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses 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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