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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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