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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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