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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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