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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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