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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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