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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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