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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)