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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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