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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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