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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses 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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