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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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