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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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