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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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