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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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