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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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