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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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