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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores 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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