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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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