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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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