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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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