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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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