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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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