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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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