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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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