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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have empowered humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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