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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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