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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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