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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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