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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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