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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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