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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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