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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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