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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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