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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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