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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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