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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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