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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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