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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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