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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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