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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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