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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education have empowered students all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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