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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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