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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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