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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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