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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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