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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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