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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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