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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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