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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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