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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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