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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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