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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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