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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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