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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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