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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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