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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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