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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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