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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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