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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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