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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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