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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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