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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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