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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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