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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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