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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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